Information, Innovation, & Inspiration

For a healthy sustainable lifestyle.

Classes & Events

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live on.

Garden Rental

The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli.

Farm Store Shop

Pityful a rethoric question ran over her cheek, then she continued her way. On her way she met a copy. The copy warned the Little Blind Text.

A little about us...

Sustainable living through education & farming.

Olin and Leigh Funderburk jumped off the corporate ladder to start a small sustainable farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Their life’s passion is teaching others how to grow their own healthy food without pesticides and using resources sustainably for future generations. They have developed numerous resources to teach others the freedom of self-sufficient living and they want to share it all with you!

Learn More Shop

Sustainable Farm Conference

September 28th, 2019

Learn More

From Our Blog

Sustainable Farming

Why Locally-Farmed Eggs Are Healthier for You than Store-Bought Eggs

How do you like your eggs—with arsenic, antibiotics, or salmonella? An article by ABC News…

Sustainable Farming

Store-Bought Honey Isn’t the Real Deal—Here’s How Local Honey Can Benefit You

Did you know that most of the “honey” you buy at the grocery store isn’t…

General

6 Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes

While DEET, an ingredient found in many brands of mosquito repellent, is considered safe for…

Sustainable Farming

3 Reasons to Attend Your Local County or State Fair

My husband, Olin, and I have been regular supporters of our local fair, the Williamson…

Featured

Last Week for the U-Pick Garden: Wed/Sat July 24 & 27, 8 am – 12 noon

Classes & Seminars

Pectins for Jellies & Jams

General

Creating Your Own Sensory Garden

General

Organic Pesticides for When Natural Methods Fail

General

2019 U-Pick Community Garden is now open for the Summer

Sustainable Farming

Keeping Bugs at Bay with Diatomaceous Earth

General

How to Preserve Your Own Healthy Food

Sustainable Farming

Why Guineafowl Are Your Farmstead Friends

Visit Our Blog!

Dirt Rich Education

Dirt Rich Education encompasses all aspects of sustainable living. “How to grow your own healthy food and use your natural resources wisely for the benefit of future generations” is the mission of our farm. Sustainable Classes on Homestead Education show the community how to be more self-sufficient and provide individuals and families with the freedom to have healthy choices at their disposal. Classes and educational resources are available via books, videos, social media, and in-person farm experiences.

Learn more